The first Mulsanne was unveiled at Pebble Beach in 2009 and since then the life of this extraordinary car has been studded with triumphs. Its latest model is the exclusive 6.75 Edition by Mulliner. When the last cars of this model will bee finished, the Mulsanne’s time as the pinnacle modern Bentley will draw a close and the baton will be handed to the new Flying Spur, a worthy successor, having recently been reviewed as “the new best car in the world”. To celebrate these 10 years of success, an evocative film ‘THE GRAND BENTLEY’ has been made. The exclusivity of Bentley is determined by the experience of able master craftsmen who have always handcrafted every part of every cars in the Crewe factory, here each car is designed, developed and made from the initial sketches. Each model requires over 400 hours of work, about 150 of which are dedicated to the creation of the sumptuous leather interiors. Bentley wanted to pay tribute to all people who over the years have helped the brand to be what it is today and did it by giving voice to some of them. Crispin Marshfield, a member of the Exterior Design team, was the witness of the process of transforming a freehand sketch into a full scale clay model and finally into a super-performing metal one. He consider the Mulsanne as an icon of modern exclusivity. The engineer Peter Guest, has ever considered it an extremely ambitious project, the result of a new and innovative concept. The engineering team worked closely with the craftsmen to take on and overcome a huge challenge. For Ian Johnson, Body in White, the Mulsanne represents the end of an era, it’s the perfect combination of Bentley legacy and transition to the future. Rob Thompson, Paint Shop, remember some spectacular custom-made colors, such as the Liquid Mercury, and the bespoke satin finishes. John Fisher, Wood Shop, works in the place where real sculptures are made, shaping the finest woods. These works fascinate and hypnotize those lucky people who could visit the factory. Tim Seipel, part of the engine team, has extensive experience of working on the iconic 6.75-litre ‘L-Series’ V8 engine, a true icon put into production back in 1959. Donna Morrey manages the operations of the Mulsanne’s assembly processes and thinks Bentley has reached the top of luxury with this car. Hans Holzgartner, Marketing, says Mulsanne has always represented the car that customers really wanted, not just a car, but a work of art. It is the perfect climax of Benltey’s first 100 years.